Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) — Question 331

Which attack is commonly associated with C and C++ programming languages?

Answer options

• A. cross-site scripting
• B. water holing
• C. DDoS
• D. buffer overflow

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is buffer overflow, which is a common vulnerability in C and C++ due to their manual memory management. The other options, such as cross-site scripting, water holing, and DDoS, are not specifically tied to C and C++ programming and involve different types of attack vectors.